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What has failed on your 1992-2000 FWD or AWD Volvo?

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1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
1997 - 2004 C70
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What has failed on your 1992-2000 FWD or AWD Volvo?

02 sensor
149
2%
a/c clutch, compressor, accumulator tank
89
1%
a/c evaporator, purge valve, pressure switch
54
1%
a/c receiver-drier
21
0%
ABS module
245
4%
airguide, skidplate
62
1%
alarm status indicator
13
0%
alternator
80
1%
ball joints
142
2%
battery cable
43
1%
bevel gear
19
0%
brake booster check valve
5
0%
brake caliper
83
1%
brake hoses
53
1%
cabin temperature sensor
26
0%
camshaft position sensor
49
1%
cargo cover on wagons
21
0%
center arm rest, release
50
1%
center hood latch, extension lever
36
1%
control arm
113
2%
coolant expansion tank, cap
111
2%
coolant hoses and clamps
91
1%
crank seal
23
0%
crank sensor
10
0%
cruise control, linkage at the gas pedal
26
0%
cup holders
168
3%
cv boots, axles
183
3%
dash ungluing
96
1%
defroster plate
12
0%
door catch, check strap, hinge
122
2%
door lock actuator
100
2%
door panel ungluing
120
2%
door-lock switch
54
1%
driveshaft
41
1%
ECC electronic climate control
46
1%
ECT engine coolant temperature sensor
53
1%
ECU air tube
34
1%
emissions air pump SAS, relay, valve
63
1%
engine mounts
211
3%
ETM
61
1%
exhaust hanger
58
1%
FPR fuel pressure regulator
10
0%
front washer pump
11
0%
fuel door latch
53
1%
fuel pump, relay
52
1%
glovebox lock
44
1%
grill retaining clips
25
0%
head gasket
24
0%
headliner ungluing
79
1%
heated seats, seat t-stat, seat wiring
70
1%
heater core, blower, resistor, lines
155
2%
IAC idle air control valve
17
0%
ignition coil, coil pack
66
1%
ignition switch, cylinder
50
1%
interior light dimmer
9
0%
interior switch, info switch
23
0%
keyless entry, remote or car
64
1%
MAF mass airflow sensor
123
2%
odometer gear
109
2%
outdoor temperature sensor
16
0%
parking brake cable
66
1%
PCV system
178
3%
PNP switch
40
1%
power antenna, cable
82
1%
power door locks
52
1%
power steering pump
17
0%
power steering rack
42
1%
power window module
27
0%
power window motor
19
0%
power window switch
74
1%
radiator
143
2%
radio, cd changer
57
1%
rear hatch latch
34
1%
rear main seal
47
1%
rear washer pump
42
1%
seat adjustment switch
32
0%
seat belt release
36
1%
seat cable
20
0%
seat leather, cloth surface
132
2%
shift solenoid
16
0%
shift-lock microswitch
40
1%
signal flasher relay
9
0%
speakers, speaker wires
62
1%
spring seats
66
1%
starter
40
1%
steering wheel
15
0%
strut mount
135
2%
sun visors
52
1%
sunroof
42
1%
sway bar link, end link, tie rod
151
2%
tailgate or trunk strut
124
2%
thermostat
100
2%
throttle control linkage
9
0%
timing cover seal
7
0%
transmission
42
1%
turbo oil cooler line, oil return, gasket, o-ring
69
1%
vacuum lines, elbows
142
2%
wheel bearing
93
1%
windshield washer tank
20
0%
windshield wiper arm, post
48
1%
 
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Gubernaculum
Posts: 93
Joined: 22 January 2012
Year and Model: '00 s70
Location: SC

Re: What has failed on your 1992-2000 FWD or AWD Volvo?

Post by Gubernaculum »

Oil pressure failed on me (volvo magic gasket sucked into strainer). So, pulled the pan and replaced the oil pan seals.
Also: PCV (currently in pieces), timing belt replacement, ABS module broke, and ETM sets off the ETS light at least half the time. Cruise control also just stopped working.

And a bunch of other little stuff. All in the first 1000 miles of ownership. Ouch. 98k miles. So far I've had all the classic big $$$ failures so hopefully from here on out I'll be alright.
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Veneficus
Posts: 2
Joined: 28 July 2012
Year and Model: C70, 1999
Location: Netherlands

Post by Veneficus »

Missing the convertible top closing mechanism ;)
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dbjamin
Posts: 10
Joined: 19 August 2012
Year and Model: Volvo XC 70 1998
Location: Washington

Post by dbjamin »

Tensioner. I'm on engine #2.

Recommend adding that part.
Thanks, Ben
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1998 Volvo XC70 225K (second engine)
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sewsavannah
Posts: 5
Joined: 29 August 2012
Year and Model: 1998
Location: Savannah, GA, United States

Post by sewsavannah »

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Ben850
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Joined: 8 September 2011
Year and Model: 1996 850 R Wagon
Location: Michigan
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Post by Ben850 »

dbjamin wrote:Tensioner. I'm on engine #2.

Recommend adding that part.
If it was, I would add my vote as well.

I was driving for the last year with an unusual and abstract knocking noise from the front of the engine in the pulley areas. at first I imagined the serp belt was the culprit. After doing the timing belt and pulleys last week, I found the hydraulic tensioner was leaking after I compressed it, so the plastic clip on the tesioner likely saved my engine. The noise is now gone, and I believe the odd knocking was the tensioner pulley bouncing randomly.

By the way Matt, I can still not add to the list. You may have fixed it for everyone else, but since I voted before the fix, I guess I am out of luck. No big deal, I may chime in from time to time with a new failure.
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1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
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Post by rspi »

I actually have a door latch that has jammed and will not let the door open from the inside or out.
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rwc2117
Posts: 1
Joined: 6 November 2012
Year and Model: S70,2000
Location: Texas

Post by rwc2117 »

2000 S70 (non-turbo) 142K .... just replaced radiator assy. (Small /slow leak bottom left corner of radiator ... had to refill coolant tank evry two weeks)
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Gubernaculum
Posts: 93
Joined: 22 January 2012
Year and Model: '00 s70
Location: SC

Post by Gubernaculum »

Adding some more to the list:
gas flap hinge
upper motor mount
ETM finally failed completely
center console cover and front seat covers both fell apart
door panels separating, and leather pulling away from elbow rest (how annoying)
one or two window switches
power seat won't go fwd/backward but other functions work (I suspect the switch)
antenna mast
thermostat
ignition switch cylinder requires the magic touch to turn
cup holder
spring seats

Coming soon:
turbo has tons of shaft play and may be the reason for my smoking problem (pcv job already done)
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new_to_volvo
Posts: 2
Joined: 15 January 2013
Year and Model: 1999 V70 XC
Location: USA

Post by new_to_volvo »

I've also had to replace a U joint that rendered my AWD useless and resulted in a horrible clicking noise every time I drove anywhere, along with a power cable to the fuse panel and fuel pump relays/wiring. That one was fun to discover at midnight trying to go home.
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pkuevor
Posts: 37
Joined: 21 November 2012
Year and Model: 1994
Location: United States

Post by pkuevor »

I have had my 850 turbo was only a few months now and I have replaced:

1. Water pump

I need to replace:

1. Tires
2. Alignment
3. Oil lines
4. Rear light bulb
5. Whatever fan noise is happening now
6. The HVAC fan not working now in 11 degree weather
7. Dash board needs to be replaced or re glued
8. Passenger side air bag cover
9. Glove box broke a hinge yay...
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